Surprisingly, the 866‑218‑3402 line isn’t linked to any legitimate bank or court. Callers claim you owe old bounced‑check fees and threaten wage garnishment, but they have no legal authority to collect. Always verify the debt with your own bank before sharing personal data; most of these claims are beyond the statute of limitations. Hang up, block the number, and report the call to the FTC, FCC, and your state attorney general. Keep a log of dates, caller ID, and exact wording – it helps when filing complaints. If you’re ever asked to pay over the phone, demand written documentation and consult a consumer‑rights attorney.
I've been recieving these calls for over a month, they say i have a 24hr deadline, i finally answered and they tried to scam me with a 14 year old debt
Receiving a call regarding wage garnishment, despite having no such issues, revealed this to be a scam with no basis in fact.
I recieved a call claiming i owed $30 from 2005, they said it would lead to further legal action if i didnt pay
A caller claimed I had a returned check from 2003 and demanded $35 to avoid wage garnishment
Daily calls at the same time, with a recorded message about a nonexistent issue with my bank, prompt me to be cautious of potential scams.
This number contacted me about a supposedly bad check from 16 years ago, demanding payment of over $500 within 24 hours to avoid wage garnishment, which appears to be a scam
Got a call from a 866 number claming i had a NSF check and i had to pay or id get arested, i knew it wasnt true so i yelled at the guy and hung up, he called back twice
The caller claimed to have an old check from me, allegedly from 1996, which raised questions about how they obtained it, especially since the bank it was drawn on is no longer in operation, and there was no record of this issue on my credit report.
I've been receiving calls from two different numbers, both of which have the same generic message about a declined bank item and a threat to execute wages, but they don't specify who the message is intended for and instead provide a callback number, which I've been on hold with for 15 minutes without speaking to anyone
It's worth noting that Data Check of Nevada might be associated with the now-defunct Data Check of America, and as such, it's advisable not to make any payments without first receiving the legally required paperwork, and reading the above posts can provide insight into avoiding potential scams.
Normally, if you bounced a check, the bank would notify you, but in this case, i dont think thats what happend
A call was received today regarding a check from 1997 with exaggerated fees, but after speaking to a manager, the amount was supposedly lowered
The observations made by The Wolfman about this number, allegedly belonging to Data Check of America, seem accurate as they exhibit behaviors characteristic of debt scamming operations, suggesting that ignoring and blocking their calls is the best course of action.
This scam attempts to deceive individuals into believing they are at risk of garnishment, ignoring the fact that only judges can issue such orders and that regulations vary by state.
We should report this number to the autorities:
After researching bad check laws, I found that the procedures for handling bad checks vary by state, but none of them involve debt collectors or the high fees that this number is claiming.
A call was received regarding a supposedly 16-year-old bad check, initially from a different number, with the caller producing a copy of my check online, though it lacked any NSF notation, and after verifying with my bank and Winn Dixie, it was determined to be a scam, despite their convincing tactics.
I recieved a call stating I had a NSF check from 1996 and was threatened with litigation if I didnt pay, which seems like a scams.
Paying debt collectors without verifying the debt's existence can be detrimental, as it may lead to further extortion and being targeted by other scams.
A call from this number, as well as 559-573-8780, claimed I had unpaid debt from 2008, demanding over $300 for a $18.27 debt, which I refused to pay.
Repeated calls have been made to me by this number and others, supposedly regarding a returned check, which I don't actually have.
I just got a call from this company and something dont seem right, people should be carefull
I recieved a call from this number saying I had a returned check from 2008, but I dont recall anything, they said I would have my wages garnished if I didnt handle it today
I just recived a call from them, they said i wrote a bad check back in 2004, which i think i already took care of, they want me to pay 125 dollars and claim to have my social security number and mailing adress, i dont know how they got all this information
I recieved a call from a scammer mentioning a 27.00 dollar check I supposedly wrote before 2008, they wouldn't provide any information or a certified letter
Apparently, deft collection has several limitations to be aware of.
An employee from this number left a cell phone number for callback, which has provided an opportunity for retaliation. By continually calling 'Jessica' in Atlanta, the intention is to become a sufficient nuisance that they will stop calling. If not, the plan is to continue this interaction at their expense.
This caller persists in contacting me, claiming I have a bounced check, which is not true; they hang up when questioned.
To address this issue, consider filing reports with the relevant authorities, including the FBI and your state's attorney general, and attach any relevant emails to your complaints
If someone stole your checks, you're not responsable for the money, because the bank is suppose to verify the signature before cashing it, and no bank would bother you for a small amount like $9.